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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter VI, "The Robinson Affair".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word best characterizes the stoker's explanation to the captain of his grievances against Schubal?
(a) Precise.
(b) Respectful.
(c) Startling.
(d) Rambling.

2. When Karl realizes that he is going to be fired despite two months of exemplary work, what does he realize is true about life?
(a) Outside forces beyond our control are often more powerful than our good intentions.
(b) It is just when you become sure of yourself that your attention slips and disaster occurs.
(c) When you make a mistake, people often fail to consider the merit you have shown in the past.
(d) It is impossible to be perfect forever, regardless of how hard you are willing to try.

3. What does the civilian man with the bamboo stick keep looking at and then looking at Karl?
(a) A photograph.
(b) The window.
(c) The captain's sword.
(d) A notebook.

4. Where does the head cook have Karl's luggage sent?
(a) To the porter's lodge.
(b) To Brunelda's house.
(c) To Karl's uncle's apartment.
(d) To a nearby boardinghouse.

5. How does Karl feel when he realizes that the stoker could probably physically overpower everyone in the office?
(a) Amused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Comforted.
(d) Frightened.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Karl returns to his uncle's office after gathering his things for the visit, what causes him to think his uncle is angry?

2. To what city does Green want to send Karl?

3. What criticism of Schubal does the captain make?

4. Which detail most clearly supports the idea that the stoker is nervous about going to the office?

5. What does the word "Occidental" mean?

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